Lee Freedman
Horse trainer and Melbourne Cup winner
Born
August 12th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Born in 1956, a prominent figure in Australian horse racing, specializing in thoroughbred training. Established a highly successful training career, leading to numerous victories in major racing events. Particularly associated with the Melbourne Cup, a significant race on the Australian calendar. Developed a reputation for training horses that excelled at top level competitions and contributed to the sport's growth in Australia.
Trained the 1995 Melbourne Cup winner, Makybe Diva
Won multiple championships across various racing seasons
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